Moscow Confirms Next Russia-Africa Summit

March 18, 2026

TL;DR

The third Russia-Africa Summit will be held in autumn 2026.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed the date after discussions with Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi.
Preparations for the summit and strengthening cooperation between Russia and African economic blocs were discussed.
The summit is expected to take place in Moscow in October.
President Putin intends to participate in the summit.
The first summit was in Sochi in 2019, focusing on trade, investment, and political cooperation.
The second summit was in St. Petersburg in July 2023, addressing economic partnerships, energy, and food security.

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